Biscayne
A national park that's 95% water: coral reefs, shipwrecks and mangrove keys.
3 national parks in Florida
National Parks in Florida
Florida has 3 national parks. Here's when each one is at its best, and the months that work for seeing several on one trip.
March is the best overall for Florida's parks. Biscayne: Dec–Apr; Dry Tortugas: Mar–May; Everglades: Dec–Mar.
Season calendar
The parks
Dry Tortugas
A massive 19th-century fort on a remote island 70 miles off Key West.
Everglades
A river of grass full of alligators, wading birds and mangrove wilderness.
Road trips through Florida
South Florida Parks
Three national parks in the subtropics: coral reefs, the river of grass and a remote island fort.
Questions
How many national parks are in Florida?
Florida has 3 national parks: Biscayne National Park, Dry Tortugas National Park, Everglades National Park.
When is the best time to visit national parks in Florida?
March is the best overall for Florida's parks. Biscayne: Dec–Apr; Dry Tortugas: Mar–May; Everglades: Dec–Mar.
Last reviewed October 4, 2026. Ratings are editorial. Rules and road openings change each year, so confirm on the official NPS site before you go.